Daily encouragement for Christians
“I have come in my Father’s name, and you don’t accept me; if someone else comes in his own name, him you will accept. How can you trust? You’re busy collecting praise from each other instead of seeking praise from God only.” (John 5:43-44) I don’t know about you, but this is something […]
Do you consider yourself to have a good memory? Do you think the ability to remember has changed over history? God is constantly reminding us to remember and if you read just a few pages anywhere in the Bible you’ll see why. Some of the things our ancestors forgot were just unbelievable. John chapter 6 […]
Do you recognize the fulfillment of God’s promises in the small things? Luke 6:38 says, “Give, and you will receive gifts.” Many people rely on that verse financially and have testimonies that verify its truth, myself included. When I first returned to church after many years of absence I put my last seven dollars in […]
Do you take the time to think through the Holy Spirit or do you simply follow the ever-changing demands from the ‘experts’, counting on them to keep you protected? Do you feel secure that the people with the power are going to find the cure to what ails this world? If they do are you […]
Authors note: Most often when I pull from the archives it is either due to illness or lack of sleep. Currently, Father is taking me into a deeper understanding of His Word, which is a process I need in order to continue to grow myself. If recent posts seem familiar you may have read them […]
How do you react when you hear a knock at your door? Do you welcome people and bring them inside? Perhaps you crack the door open and quickly send them on their way or maybe you pretend you aren’t home. Have you ever heard a knock you responded to only to find no one […]
Are you familiar with Job’s story? He was the most blameless and upright man on earth when God stepped back and allowed Satan to attack him. Satan believed that if God were to remove His hand of protection and generosity from Job surely Job would turn his back to God. Father knew Job’s heart. He […]
What does it require to be on the frontline for Jesus? It takes someone with the courage to go to the broken people and announce the Good News, determined to tell the truth; that Jesus is the Only One who can rescue souls from this crumbling world. Why does it take courage? It’s easier for […]
Written 08/2020 What do you know about weasels? I’ve recently had cause to learn about their habits. It turns out I live in the perfect place to encounter them. According to havahart.com, they prefer open fields, woodlands, thickets, roadsides, and farmlands. If you stand in my yard and turn in a circle you will see […]
“Always be joyful.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16) Does that seem like an impossible direction to follow? Do you know anyone who is always joyful? Do you share a home with that person? It’s easy for most of us to put on a happy face for the outside world only to become a grumbler or complainer when […]
